Neglected Predator Generator - Broken Engine Mounts and Carburetor Issues - Fixed

Picked up this Predator Generator for only $60. It has a lot of issues, but looks like it can be saved.
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[@v-g-z3689]

Even with a thousand more episodes of fixing generators, it would never get boring.

[@crisprtalk6963]

James gets so many generators I am starting to think that he breaks into people's garages and sheds, steals the generator, roughs it up a bit or more and then videos the fix.

[@johnmchardy1229]

Just watched this. I used to repair clocks for people. A lot of the time I had to repair the previous indignities first. Then find the original issue. Gave up fixing others clocks. I now build model boats for me. Much more fun. Got a good chuckle out of the previous here, Cheers from Aus.

[@RickP654]

James, you may need to change sides with the two engine mounts. Remember the offsets, they may be reversed. As always, James, You do an excellent job. God bless you and your family and keep you all safe.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks, will double check that.

[@jeffvickers9390]

When you don’t use a torque wrench I find myself saying “click”. You’ve ruined me. 🤪

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

LOL _Right!_

[@kencrane6420]

James, you're several times my senior when it comes to small engine repair and I'm humbled after watching you bring this generator back to life. I would have looked at it for 30 seconds and decided it wasn't worth my time. In the disposable society we have become you are a ray of sunshine.

[@bobadam7021]

You know, you take a part one carb and end up with one or two spare parts and suddenly you're "incompetent" and a "clown". Sheesh. That thing fell off the back of a pickup truck, not in the stolen sort of way, but in the literal bouncing sense. Good save, always love watching you work.

[@dwightosborn8400]

Always glad to see a youngster learning from his father will learn a lot from you James

[@lynngoode1446]

Hello, You end each of your videos with “I hope this helps someone”, so I thought I would let you know how you have helped quiet a few people here in Iowa. On August 10, around noon, a storm the weather people call a DERECHO hit a wide swath of central and eastern Iowa. This particular summer thunderstorm catastrophic event (now deemed the worst in U.S. history and more costlier than damage from all hurricanes combined this year) had winds averaging 114 mph with gusts up to 150 mph. NO WARNINGS were sounded by NOAA. Local weather reports didn’t prepare people for the magnitude of this major disaster. The damage, which STILL is visible throughout much of Iowa, cannot be described in mere words. The major AM News radio station along with some TV stations went off the air, cell phones didn’t work, towers and power lines were knocked down, trees crashed through roofs, taking even more power lines down, buildings were blown away. Luckily for us our property was not in the path of the storm, however, just 5 miles south of us the storm did major damage. Power was knock out for weeks as major transmission lines had to be rebuilt. This is a farming area where people have horses and cattle. Being without power means you cannot pump water for the animals so it is not just an inconvenience. Obviously, generators were in high demand. You had to go to another state to buy one. The small engine shops were swapped with people trying to get their generator repaired. So I thought I should be able to help some people by fixing generators. I had worked on small engines before, but I had never worked on generators. The first few generators were simple repairs like bad gas, dirty carbs and broken starter ropes. Then I got some where the engine needed major work or the generator head was not putting out power. I googled generator repair and your videos came up. They were God sent. I learned from your videos how to test the armature winding and how to remove the generator head from the engine. I was able to solder armature wires back on and get those generators working. I was also able to get into engines to repair internal damage. The strangest of those was one were the connecting rod had come loose from the crankshaft. It was about ¼ inch away. The owner said it made a loud knocking noise. I only charged people for the parts needed to fix these generators as they already had enough problems. Things are slowly getting back to normal. I am out of the generator repair business. I just want to thank you for your videos. I am sure all the people I fixed generators for would thank you also. I enjoy watching your videos and will keep doing so. Merry Christmas, Steve Goode Coggon, Iowa

[@2aminitials]

Looks like that generator rolled off the back of a pickup truck with the broken engine mounts and bent parts.

[@cbauer72]

Oh yeah, that thing totally "fell off the truck" and not in the standard way people joke.

[@CajunGreenMan]

That's what I was going to say. Only it also looks like one person took it apart to try to fix it, then another person who had never even seen a generator before tried to put it all back together. Reminds me of that original Star Trek episode of aliens who find a severely wounded human, who tried to put her back together again, but had never seen a human before, so they didn't know how all the pieces parts should go back together. Not a pretty sight!

[@davidduma7615]

look at the bend in the rail at 3:20

[@jmccullough7755]

I thought the same!

[@unmountablebootvolume]

Elon Musk would call that a "random unscheduled disassembly"!

[@generessler6282]

I hope all your kids take interest in the whole process. Being curious about how things work and how to fix them when they don't is a great foundation for a good and satisfying life, as you obviously know.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps

[@jmccullough7755]

Your videos are always so relaxing to watch. You are very detailed and ‘leave no stone unturned’ so to speak.

[@1425race]

It's your attention to detail and final testing to get the units back to manufacturers specs that is really impressive. Your camerawork too, is great making it easy watching for us fans. This Predator fix is classic James Condon

[@butler386]

Great job of fixing a broken up generator that has been abused in several different ways. Identified all the problems and got them all fixed. Always enjoy your video's. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@giggiddy]

Glad you didn't just pass the generator by because it's a Predator. They are a great bang for the buck and you can now pass on a well sorted, reliable power source for a bargain to someone who may not have unlimited funds. Great job. I watch your videos over and over because of your methodical diagnostics and calm demeanor. Wish others had your laid back presence and delivery.

[@markcunningham6086]

Say James....what is the yellow stuff for the ultrasonic?

[@6opekaso221]

After looking at what that Predator has been through and still functions is a miracle. I have new found respect for those things!!

[@russellbelcher3805]

Hi James I love watching your videos you are so articulate and the attention to detail in the film is brilliant. Just looking at your broken off centred engine mount, I had the same problem and to get round it I literally drilled all the way through the metal and rubber and put a bolt through it’s holds both house together nicely.

[@TKevinBlanc]

Just wanted to tell you I had two machines down for the count - my Coleman genset and my Toro snow thrower - fixed them both within 24 hours with confidence gained from your videos. I always run them dry and drain the bowls after the season, store them dry in my shed - but the carbs were very gummed up anyway. I've messed with carbs before, but I felt pretty good that I'd be able to get these running before the Wednesday's snow, and I did. Now I'm ready for another miserable slushy, snowy season. Thanks!

[@jcondon1]

Glad I could help

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

That turned out to be a very nice generator , Great job James ! ENJOYED..

[@fullraph]

These engine mounts broke because it was most likely dropped. A guy I work with was carrying a gen in the bucket of a backhoe and accidentally dumped it, all 4 mounts sheared off.

[@PeterLawton]

“This thing’s had a rough life." - it’s a "rescue"! :-D

[@cottonj9]

Sounds like my second wife....

[@davidbohner692]

What a phenomenal job and attention to detail.

[@bparker86]

I started watching your channel because I have to do some work on mine soon....and I love studying and learning new stuff. I'd say you love working on these generators like I like working on RF antennas and transmitters . Mines more electrical then mechanical but I'm a jerk of a many trades....Master of none. Just wanted to wave a hand and say thanks for all the great reference. Good day brother

[@efrainvazquez3691]

Nice discovery on that rubber footing for the generator I don’t know whatever thinking when they did that 👍 Keep the video coming

[@SimpleLife1971]

You know Mr. Condon, with all that damage it makes me think at some point in its life that generator took a tumble possibly off the back of a truck. The frame has several dents, the handle is bent, the motor mounts broken and the engine and stator were out of position. I do believe someone tried to fix it but their lack of skills made things worse. Thank God it ended up in the hands of a skilled surgeon! Outstanding!

[@boying100]

gave me a smile when your son ran after the pull start, reminds me of like lighting a firecrackers.

[@ericvaughn1126]

Predator "on the loose"... literally sans engine and genhead mounts...that's funny! That unit definitely had a hard life. Surprised you used the better parts from the other unit that you picked up, but if you don't get many Predators and the other one had a dead genhead that makes sense. I can't believe how well the original carb ran w/o an emulsion tube! I flipped a Predator unit just like that back in the summer and I tipped it slightly to be able to add oil to it and then leveled it out to check the oil level. It had the same air box as your replacement part. You definitely earned your orthopedic credentials fixing the broken bones on this one! Keep em coming and Merry Christmas, James! 🎄

[@watermanone7567]

Excellent video, I get engines in all the time that were butchered by someone. Most can be fixed but I had one that came in a box full of parts, I had to tell the owner it would cost more to fix it than to get another engine. Thanks for great video's.

[@Hear-MeoutTwo2]

Here I am Sunday Morning after a week of binge watching. Between hours of watching I managed to work on my neighbor’s Dek 5650 generator. Got it going yesterday. Great video thanks.

[@jcondon1]

Very nice.

[@davesherman74]

Had to chuckle at your comment about filling the oil. I have the same generator, I need a funnel with a long hose to fill it. Nice work!

[@mariowilliams1580]

You might want to swap around those engine mounts - remember you showed that the bolts were offset. - love your channel!

[@jcondon1]

I will double check that. Pretty sure the new engine mounts were only offset in one direction unlike the old ones, causing the alignment issue.

[@mariowilliams1580]

Please let me know, when you showed them they had an offset so if you swap them the offset might solve the misalignment issue and thereby put less stress on the mounts.

[@TheIronDuke502]

@@jcondon1 Hello, I recently discovered your KZbin channel and also follow Henry & Jason. A few days ago, I acquired a 5 x 10 foot trailer that had a Champion 196cc 3000 watt generator that was mounted onto the trailer tongue that looked very similar to the Predator generator featured in your video. My “Anti-Vibration” mounts were also all broken in which I purchased new mounts from off of eBay. My question is the amount of engine oil that the engine has. I would like to change the engine oil but was not sure what the best procedure for putting the new in the engine. My two engine mounts were also slightly turned in comparison to the other two mounts in which I attempted to loosen and make them more straight but to no avail. There is a modification of the mounts in which you can drill a 1/4” hole in the center of the metal tab and through the rubber in which you insert a 2” bolt with a locking nut in which you should tighten up just enough to snug but not compress the rubber. What sources do you use for your Clone parts like you replaced within your video? Generators are a little new to me, But I was a Welder for many years in which I am totally familiar with the generator type welders that have been around for many years. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@reverett0508]

@@TheIronDuke502 That size engine, probably 0.8 to 1.1 qts. You really can't overfill one on these types of engines as they fill from the side, so if you put in too much it will just run out.

[@TheIronDuke502]

@@reverett0508 Yeah, I ordered the new engine mounts and changed out the dirty oil and pretty much figured out that out by trial and error. I actually like that generator pretty well for its size and all. I had a heavy extension cord with the three outlets on the end that had the male plug damaged in which I cut off the bad plug and installed a new 3 pin twist lock plug which worked out really well for my needs.

[@oldsranch]

The Generator Whisperer is at it again! I just found a bad generator on our local FB marketplace for $20, quite tempted to get it my self. I asked for a Kill A Watt for Christmas. There's three generators in our family that I maintain, it will certainly come in handy.

[@jonminer9891]

Hi James. Pro-tip. Clean with an evaporative cleaner with no residue. When dry, spray with Pledge Furniture wax. Don't spray the carb though. After the wax dries, soft cloth rub to bring out a shine. It will repel water, which is a good thing for outdoor machines. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@dannyhullihen966]

Definitely worth the effort and time to repair it. Nice job! Use non-ethynol fuel, and it will last for many many years to come.

[@markwiley9516]

james just a great job on that predator looks great

[@eoghanosullivan6704]

I don't usually feel bad for generators, but i fell bad for this one. wow. so much random wonky stuff going on. Great video as always. You've saved me a pile of $$ on small engine related stuff from what I've learned watching your channel. Happy holidays, stay safe.

[@RustyNail5856]

loved the video. glad you saved it and now you also have a parts Gen.

[@Skynet-1]

Hopefully this generator finds a new home that takes better care of it. Nice job Jim as always! 👍 👍 👍

[@jcondon1]

Hope so!

[@mikespain8655]

Previous owner did a hack job on attempted repairs. This is a cost/profit analysis for this generator. Purchase price $60, parts $60 (does not factor in Labor). Used sell price top end $250. Profit = $130. Can't hit a lick on every sell. Generator looks and runs great. Look forward to your next video! Merry Christmas.

[@jcondon1]

Pretty close. $60 for the generator. $66 in parts. Would be luck to get $250. But still get something out of it, plus a good video.

[@kenbell9564]

Have been watching your videos for a long while now!! Keep up the good work James!!! KB

[@jcondon1]

Thanks! Will do!

[@itsallfabrication]

Good turn around! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-gz2jh9vq1e]

Your son ran like a pull the pin on a grenade. Lol. Keep em coming. I learn something in every video.

[@user-gz2jh9vq1e]

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[@larrykelly2838]

Great job Doc, you diagnose better than anyone i know. Wish i had this ability in working on my kawasaki engine, both sparkplugs have no spark.

[@jcondon1]

If you unplug the kill wire from the coil, does spark come back? I worked on a twin cylinder Generac 10000EXL. The wire running between the coils had diodes and it was installed backwards causing them to ground out.

[@larrykelly2838]

@@jcondon1 thank you, I'll try that tomorrow .

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

15 doller carb has an improvement very nice 👌

[@er1073]

Some people just should not have a wrench and or a hammer because when they are done their intent disappears and it isn't fixed. But an emulsifier tube omission. Thanks for sharing your video with us. Ed

[@deangentles4966]

hi james you put some time in on this one, looks a nice gene good job mate

[@mistastabs5840]

Great video with some creative engineering.

[@zrkn1]

IT'S ALIVE, MUHAAAHAA. That was a heck of a save, the poor thing was so abused cosmetically.

[@Cully4x4]

Hi, Jim. Another great video. Two comments: 1) please remember to say or post the torque settings whenever you use the torque (like on the carburetor nuts); 2) I think you’re going to really enjoy having the lift table, to work on things(and save your back). Regards, Jim C.

[@jcondon1]

Carbs I always do at 60 in/lbs. A little less on smaller engines.

[@johnclarke6647]

I am sure there are more surprises yet to come.😀

[@WallStreet749]

James you can use a socket extension to bend the springs around makes a perfect bend looks factory

[@x01e]

Another great video, always look forward to them and learned allot. And you are much to kind, some people should leave some things to the professionals :-)

[@GrandsonofKong]

Enjoyed the video!! I got a slightly used Predator 3200/4000 with no Manual. In getting the manual off the HF Website I noticed some parts in the exploded diagram didn't exactly match mine. Online chat with Customer Service said there have been several "flavors" all called Predator 3200/4000. Only way you can tell is each "flavor" has a different Item Number from HF. You need to make sure you have the right Parts Diagram to get parts(if still available) that would fit. All those Manuals are available in their 'archive" and the one on the Product Page is for the lastest Item #. I think this would explain why your Motor/Gen Mounts were off as well as the Air Box.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Portable generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps

[@christurner5473]

Great video I absolutely love my predator generator, how did they let this poor thing get that neglected

[@davidmarryat2029]

Would love to see price add ups at the end of videos! Original cost+parts, maybe total hours and what you’re getting for them once sold. Great work, 👍🏻

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps

[@gdad0683]

Yes, I agree it was dropped. That’s the only way the mounts were broken along with the bent frame and air box.

[@AZVIDS]

Nice repair, very thorough👍

[@jcondon1]

Thanks 👍

[@rodneybrand8521]

Looks like it was dropped ..or got slammed in the back of a truck..i remember when those first came out..no too bad..some people try to run A C units with them..if not strong enough the power head gets smoked..glad i found your channel..Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Love how your son ran after he fired it up. Was that based on experience or Condon SOP? Lol. Great vid James.

[@jcondon1]

He ran like he knew something I didn't... lol

[@rodneybrand8521]

@@jcondon1 i thought the same thing..lol..

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@jcondon1 hope you and your son stay safe. Remember that generator fumes are dangerous. Here’s a video about generator safety kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs it’s also important to keep your children safe as well. I’m just being kind. Thank you

[@hamop3]

Sounds like a nice running machine

[@YukonHawk1]

James.... Merry Christmas to you and your family. Great job on this genny that was had one wheel in the grave🤣. It was abused to no end. I'm surprised you didn't switch the tank out from the other Predator you picked up. Unless that was also not in great shape. I have Predator 6500 that I picked up this past summer. It's holding me over until our standy genny is delivered this coming March. Anyway it runs great. There is a very loyal fan base for these generators. I may have mentioned this once before....the Predator engines are made by the Loncin Motor Company in China. They have offices in California. I'm glad you were able to bring this one back to life and respectability.😁🎄🎄. Take care and I look forward to your next video.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. I considered doing the tank swap. But then I would have to do the control panel to match. If I had gotten the 2nd one sooner, would have just used everything from the parts one (except the power head).

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Another Top Notch Mr Generator resurrection!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Ken.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Merry Christmas and Happy Née Yearc.

[@michaelhuey4187]

James, I once watched a guy put a carb in a large jar, fill it with solvent (carb cleaner?) and place the whole thing into his ultrasonic cleaner filled with water. The water transmitted the ultrasonic vibrations through the jar to the solvent and cleaned the carb beautifully without dirtying up the cleaner unit itself. The only thing he had to clean out was the jar. 😊👍

[@mtcman42]

Check out Steves Small Engine Saloon, he has two videos using jars and/or Zip Loc bags with different solutions in them. That way is takes a smaller amount of solution and doesn't contaminate the water in the ultrasonic cleaner. The videos are a couple of weeks old.

[@jcondon1]

The solution I use is so cheap that I have not tried that. Makes sense to do it that way.

[@FernandoDIY]

nice video, have a great Christmas

[@jerrybootneck1736]

I'm always bemused when I see equipment neglected and in this case badly abused . Makes you wonder just how 4 engine mountings can be broken at the same time as it's very doubtful the factory sent it out with 4 faulty ones. I suppose we should be thankful to those who neglect such equipment or we wouldn't get to see you repairing them. Question for you James, is it not normally frowned upon to poke and clean jets with a piece of wire? I'm surprised that for such low cost you haven't purchased a jet cleaning tool kit probably less than $5 but as usual you did an awesome job and thanks for posting. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all your subscribers.

[@jcondon1]

It is frowned upon to use anything metal in a jet. But it works well as long as you go easy on it. Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas.

[@Chris-yy7qc]

21:40 So the previous owner pretty much did everything wrong what can be done wrong. lol Superb video. Subscribed.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow your doing a predator don't see them much very neet to see you trying to fix one of these @James Codon

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That explains why it wouldn't idle right the emulsion tube being gone hopefully the new carb works or atleast it matches the same emulsion tube

[@hdman97]

Nice job once again

[@cottonj9]

"They've had their way with this....." PERFECT.

[@chuckwiderstrom8994]

nice work and a nice find

[@jcondon1]

Thanks 👍

[@offshoreman71]

I like the predator engine. The Honda gx200 was always a good engine and predator did a good job cloning it

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I was wondering why you didn’t take the tube out. For $20.00, why not! I think it fell off a truck. A friend gave me a HF 3500 compact generator. Coil from HF was $25.50 w shipping. The amount of tear down is insane. I’m off for a week after Christmas, hope to finish it then. Do a repair video on one if you ever get one. Your videos are great, Merry Christmas.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Aww okay I see what you did you took parts off the 212 v twin generator and installed them on the unit you been fixing in video not lost now makes sense @44:02 @James Condon

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That tank looks just like the same tank you put on the yellow generator a few episodes before intriguing 🤔 @James Condon

[@TK4619]

Those are great little generators, Rebuilt one myself and gave it to a friend in florida for hurricane use. Have you ever thought of adding a screen shot to your videos showing parts used and total repair costs ?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Portable generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps

[@robertadams1282]

My guess is that gen took a ride off the back of a pickup truck

[@jcondon1]

That is about the only thing that makes sense. Not sure how else all the mounts would be broken.

[@rodneybrand8521]

@@jcondon1 a friend gave me one of the harbour freight generators that fell off his work table ( vibrated off ) it was toast people only give me things that are almost destroyed..or are destroyed..lol..I'm going to start charging them..lol..

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

You earned your money on this one, someone went crazy apparently.

[@azsharptime549]

You good generator technician

[@mcarroll598]

Another great video!

[@martyb3783]

I love these videos!

[@barthanes1]

Drill a hole through the steel and polymer material of the engine mount. Then put a bolt through with rubber washers and then steel washers.

[@somerandomguy3868]

I purchased one of those last year, the next larger, after shakedown " found a couple of loose bolts " and a couple of hours break in, put it to work and did the first oil change around ten hours, glad I did too, loaded with aluminum, did a little research and found learned when the casting is finished with dull or too fast a process the filings become magnetic and tend to cling to the assembly letting go after a few hours run time, anyway 30 hours later and all is well

[@mikespain8655]

Ideally you want to change the oil on any brand new small engine after 5 hours (for metal filings). Seems very few people know this or actually do UT.

[@jcondon1]

The first oil change is the most important for sure.

[@ron827]

Another good fix on a unit that may have been dropped or exited a pickup bed on the highway. Personally, I would not bring home an engine which had run without governor control nor would I want to sell it to someone else.

[@jcondon1]

I am sure it definitely shortened the life. I can only hope he left the choke closed. I also have an extra engine now, so can swap it out if it becomes an issue.

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent Trouble Shooting.10/1/2021

[@NoTreadingOnMe]

I always see you deburring holes with a grinder or a Dremel... Just pick up a universal chamfer/deburr bit from Amazon or Northern Tool! :) Great vids as always, thanks!

[@comighiasi3683]

thank you i learned and enjoyed thank you

[@jcondon1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrGoldman9]

ho men I like your chanal and your videos what I mostly like is Your work that is precise and precisely defined I consider to be the Standard of Operations thanks ...I learn from him because the concept of the generator is in itself in everything

[@malikrameez703]

Good work

[@jenschristensen6945]

Thanks to the oil level control, it cant run with low oil level, thats wye its alive. Same generator is named QUIN here in Denmark. Thanks fine videos.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps.

[@georgehigdon4974]

My stepdad had dementia and after his demise every tool and piece of machinery he had was fouled up just like this generator. It brings back memories.........

[@jackmahogovv]

I bought one of the 8750 Watt Predator Generators on craigslist about 10 years ago for $200. That thing still starts up on the first pull to this day. Only issue I ever had with it is somehow the choke butterfly popped loose in the carb and got wedged in cockeyed. The machine ran like crap as you can imagine and choking off and on didnt do anything. Pulled the airbox and it was pretty obvious what was going on. Easy fix though.

[@YukonHawk1]

I have the 6500 model I picked up this past summer. I love it. Very quiet and runs like a top. People swear by this brand. They have a great following and reputation. I did some digging around and the engines are made by the Loncin Motor Company in China. Good to know yours is still running strong. How many hours do you have on it? Thanks.

[@jackmahogovv]

@@YukonHawk1 Honestly I have no idea how many hours on it because it doesnt have any kind of hour meter. I used it nonstop for 3 days this year for Hurrican Isaias though and had no issues at all. Only complaint I have with mine is it is pretty loud compared to some of the other brands.

[@YukonHawk1]

@@jackmahogovv previously I had a Powerhorse 9000 that I picked up from Northern Tool. It was 9 years old and bit the dust into the 2nd day of a 4 day outage. Only had 224 hours on it. I kept a log of how many hours it had. I maintained it. I believe the stator went as it was not producing power. I sold it for parts. The last hurricane...Isahia pushed us over the edge and we're getting a whole house genny hooked up in a couple of months. The Predator is just to hold us over until then. Continued good luck with yours. Enjoy the holidays.

[@jamesmcmanamy4704]

Funny moment when you remembered to check the emulsion tube and found it missing!

[@jcondon1]

Surprised it ran at all.

[@Darryl603]

Wow! Everything the previous owner touched! Unbelievable! It figures, you didn't find the second one until you were done with the first. I thought you might swap the gas tank too! Anyway, nice job! See ya next time...

[@jcondon1]

I probably would have swapped everything over.

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Generators are number one for people to abandon when they go wrong, i live off grid and use generators a lot and ive never bought one, I taught myself generator repair. I have more in storage i got for free waiting for repair than I'll ever use.

[@robertcrum6169]

Thanks again

[@tmbevtfd]

I’m working on a Troy Bilt about the same capacity I think, Briggs and Scrap Iron powered. Has exact same carb but Briggs stamped. If that’s a Honda clone Briggs copied it also. I ordered an OEM Briggs rebuild kit because I dislike the knock off carbs. This one simply needs its rubber bits replaced as the carb was varnished. I work on these frequently as well but not as plentiful as you. Mostly I do Japanese motorcycles of a vintage era. Cheers.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully Generator safety tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps.

[@bparker86]

I meant to say I started watching one video and I honestly mustve watched a good 10 of em or so since last night lol

[@aterack833]

The one I repaired the stator on used those types of mounts, pretty sure it was mastercraft though